Killa Saifullah: Thirteen people were killed and 17 others injured in a bomb blast outside the election office of JUI-F in Killa Saifullah city of Balochistan province on Wednesday.

According to rescue sources, the bomb exploded outside the election office of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl, resultantly, 13 men died and 17 other suffered injuries. A heavy contingents of security personnel and rescue teams rushed to the scene and performed rescue operation. Panic gripped the area soon after the incidemnt. There was hue and cry of the injured people at the scene.

Talking to PPI, Dr. Yasir Bazai, Deputy Commissioner, Killa Saifullah said that bodies and injured had been shifted to District Headquarters Hospital, Killa Saifullah for completion of codal formalities and treatment. The condition of some injured was critical. Further investigation was underway.

President Dr. Arif Alvi has strongly condemned the blasts in Pishin and Qilla Saifullah. In a statement, Dr. Arif Alvi expressed grief and sorrow over the loss of precious lives in the blasts. Dr Arif Alvi condoled with the bereaved families and prayed for the departed souls.

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has strongly condemned the blasts in Pishin and Qilla Saifullah. Expressing regret over the loss of lives in blasts, the Prime Minister instructed to provide immediate medical aid to the injured. The Prime Minister sought the report of the incident from the Chief Secretary Balochistan. He said the government is determined to conduct the general elections peacefully and any attempt to sabotage the law and order situation will be thwarted.

Caretaker Provincial Home Minister Mir Zubair Jamali has strongly condemned the blast and sought report from Deputy Commissioner Pishin. He also expressed deep grief and sorrow over the loss of precious lives.